The oddity that drips from carnival rides and games of chance spark curiosity in the self-proclaimed ordinary, but after a mature and purposeful tour, it appears the anomalies provide only one lead into solving the mystery of the Chenango County Fair.
What is the enigma that gives the fair a culture all its own, a culture that is so appealing to the masses?
According the people who appreciate it, it’s everything. It’s the kids, it’s adults, the games and the food; it’s the rides, slides, and animals too; it’s workers and displays; the volunteers and the cheers. The fair is all the colorful characters that come from us; the people are the spectrum that create the spotlight.
Carnival worker Daniel Youngs from Poland said he knows without a doubt what makes his job a wonderful experience. “The people,” said Daniel Youngs, who operates the water gun shooting range. “Just their faces – putting a smile on kids faces – it’s what we are here for, the amusement.”

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